The period of time right after orthopedic surgery is the beginning of healing. That’s why this period is practically as important as the surgery itself, because improper or incomplete healing could make the area worse – and surgery may have to be done again. Whether you had a hip replacement, a tendon repair, or any other kind of major surgery, a post-operative (“after-surgery”) therapy program is necessary for restoring joint movement, strength, and flexibility. The road to recovery is fas ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Hurting Yourself During Physical Therapy
One of the excuses people often make to avoid having physical therapy (PT) following an injury or surgical procedure is the fear that exerting themselves will only result in further pain and injury. However, that fear is unnecessary for several reasons. Your Physical Therapist Wants to Reduce Your Pain, Not Make It Worse For one thing, the notion that PT (facetiously referred to by some as “pain and torture”!) is going to hurt you is unfounded. A good physical therapist will nev ... [Read More]
How a Workers’ Compensation Program Can Reduce Recovery Time
Whether you have suffered an accident while on the job or have experienced an injury as a direct result of your employment, you could benefit greatly from aid provided by a Workers’ (also called workman’s) compensation program. Any business, no matter the industry or the level of skill, is required to provide a standard of benefits in the event that their employees might get hurt on the job. While it’s no secret that this is beneficial to their employees, establishing a workers’ compensation prog ... [Read More]
The Trap of Leaving Physical Therapy Treatment Too Early
After a setback leaves you unable to carry on your daily routine as you did before, your doctor may send you to physical therapy. Physical therapy aims to help you return to the routine you enjoyed before you suffered an injury or illness. It can literally be a lifesaver, restoring your ability to dress, move, drive, and live without pain. A deceptive trap of physical therapy is that when it starts to work, you may feel as if you are ready to end therapy, whether or not you have completed your ... [Read More]
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: 5 Reasons You May Need to go to Physical Therapy
Physical therapists can increase your mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability and future injury. They do this with a multidisciplinary approach that includes manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise therapy, and mechanical force and movements. If you’ve ever been injured, you may have received that referral slip for physical therapy. But, did you go? Each year, half of all people over the age of 18 suffer a musculoskeletal injury – and yet, less than 10% of patients take advantage of th ... [Read More]
